Did you know that NYC has 28,000 acres of municipal parkland? Learn why parks are so vital to the city and how you can help support them from Hafeez Zahirudin, Volunteer Coordinator at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
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“This is the Future of What We’ll Be Doing in NYC”: Stories of Community Engagement with Lisa Bloodgood
What do you know about the environmental history of your neighborhood? We spoke with Lisa Bloodgood, Director of Advocacy and Education at Newtown Creek Alliance about how they’re looking to the past, to build a more resilient future.
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Stories of Community Engagement: Christian Murphy, Ecology Coordinator at Bronx River Alliance
Christian Murphy is an Ecology Coordinator with Bronx River Alliance, and is working to educate and inform residents about air quality in the area. Hear how he approaches this important topic in in our ongoing Stories of Community Engagement interview series.
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Exploring 5 Types of Green NGOs
Environmental NGOs are working hard to ensure a greener future for all of us. Let’s explore what they’re all about and how you can get involved.
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What Is Citizen Science And Why Is It Important?
Amid the pandemic, more and more people are looking to citizen science as a way to reconnect with nature. Let’s explore how this people-focused movement is shaping the future of data collection and the scientific process.
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Stories of Community Engagement: Anne Price, President of the Insight Center
Anne Price is the President of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development and a national thought leader who examines issues of race, gender, and wealth inequality. She shared her approach to narrative change, public engagement, and more for the latest interview in our Stories of Community Engagement series.
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We Need To Talk About Environmental Racism
Environmental racism is a form of systemic racism where pollution disproportionally affects low-income communities of color. From sacrifice zones to environmental justice, here’s what you need to know about this pressing issue today.
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Stories of Community Engagement: James Leitner, Founder of MissionCleanWater
At just 24 years old, James Leitner founded MissionCleanWater, a nonprofit that takes a community-based approach to building sustainable clean water projects in rural Uganda. To raise awareness of the issue, he walked across the continental US carrying 10 gallons of water, ran a marathon a day for a month, and more. We spoke to James for the second interview in our Stories of Community Engagement Interview Series.
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Stories of Community Engagement: Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew
Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew has years of experience in community building and nonprofit work. She’s kicking off our Stories of Community Engagement Interview Series and had a lot of lessons to share.
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5 Ways To Improve Your Community Through Civic Engagement
Connecting with your local community does not have to be difficult. Here are five concrete ways to improve your community through civic engagement.
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